Food Allergy Awareness Week
May 13 - 19, 2018
8th Annual Proclamation Signing and Photo Shoot with Governor Nathan Deal - date TBA soon!
Meet Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta at the Georgia State Capitol - date TBA soon!
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Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 13-19, 2017
Food allergy Kids of Atlanta is pleased to share that Governor Nathan Deal has proclaimed May 13 – 19, 2017 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Georgia.
Please join us for a group photo with Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol in June - date TBA soon.
The Office of the Governor State of Georgia
203 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404/656-1776
RSVP: info@fakidsatl.org
For parking information and directions to the capitol, please visit:
http://www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum/about/directions.html
Children, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to:
• Meet the Governor
• View and have his or her photo taken with the proclamation
• Advocate for food allergies during FAAW in Georgia
• Meet other young advocates
• and each young participant will receive a special gift
Deadline to RSVP for this event will be Monday, April 23, 2018. Attendees awarded a slot will be notified by Monday, April 30, 2018.
Please note that due to space limitations in the Governor’s office, spaces will be reserved for the first twenty-five (25) members that respond. If you wish for your child to attend this special event, please RSVP at your earliest convenience; and be sure to include the name(s) and age(s) of the food allergic participant(s).
Additional requests and sibling participation will be filled upon cancellations, or space available. All participants should arrive and meet outside of the Governor’s office 10-15 min. before our group’s scheduled time (TBA).
Due to the number of groups visiting the capitol on this day, please allow time for parking and security checks (10-15 min.).
Also, please refrain from using a photo with a flash while in the Governor’s office. Professional photos will be available on the Governor’s website within 24 hrs. after the event and will be available for a minimal charge.
Thank you to Governor Deal for declaring an official proclamation in Georgia that increases the awareness of food allergies.
Food Allergy Awareness Week was founded in 1998 by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, now FARE, and was created to shine a spotlight on the seriousness of food allergies and to improve public understanding of this potentially life-threatening medical condition.
For more ideas on how you can get involved during this important week, visit the Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta website: www.fakidsatl.org
We hope to see you soon!
Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta
RSVP: info@fakidsatl.org
Event Contact:
1) Karen Harris
Cell: 404-512-7983
Email: Karen@foodallergykidsatl.org
2) Tracie Andrews
Email: Tracie@foodallergykidsatl.org
Food allergy Kids of Atlanta is pleased to share that Governor Nathan Deal has proclaimed May 13 – 19, 2017 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Georgia.
Please join us for a group photo with Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol in June - date TBA soon.
The Office of the Governor State of Georgia
203 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404/656-1776
RSVP: info@fakidsatl.org
For parking information and directions to the capitol, please visit:
http://www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum/about/directions.html
Children, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to:
• Meet the Governor
• View and have his or her photo taken with the proclamation
• Advocate for food allergies during FAAW in Georgia
• Meet other young advocates
• and each young participant will receive a special gift
Deadline to RSVP for this event will be Monday, April 23, 2018. Attendees awarded a slot will be notified by Monday, April 30, 2018.
Please note that due to space limitations in the Governor’s office, spaces will be reserved for the first twenty-five (25) members that respond. If you wish for your child to attend this special event, please RSVP at your earliest convenience; and be sure to include the name(s) and age(s) of the food allergic participant(s).
Additional requests and sibling participation will be filled upon cancellations, or space available. All participants should arrive and meet outside of the Governor’s office 10-15 min. before our group’s scheduled time (TBA).
Due to the number of groups visiting the capitol on this day, please allow time for parking and security checks (10-15 min.).
Also, please refrain from using a photo with a flash while in the Governor’s office. Professional photos will be available on the Governor’s website within 24 hrs. after the event and will be available for a minimal charge.
Thank you to Governor Deal for declaring an official proclamation in Georgia that increases the awareness of food allergies.
Food Allergy Awareness Week was founded in 1998 by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, now FARE, and was created to shine a spotlight on the seriousness of food allergies and to improve public understanding of this potentially life-threatening medical condition.
For more ideas on how you can get involved during this important week, visit the Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta website: www.fakidsatl.org
We hope to see you soon!
Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta
RSVP: info@fakidsatl.org
Event Contact:
1) Karen Harris
Cell: 404-512-7983
Email: Karen@foodallergykidsatl.org
2) Tracie Andrews
Email: Tracie@foodallergykidsatl.org
